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Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021 115 min United States of America PG 6+
★4.9
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
🎭 Based on
«Space Jam»
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Description
When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.'s digitized champions on the court. It's Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life.
Budget:
$150M
US Gross:
$70.59M
Worldwide:
$163.69M
Starring
LeBron James
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Don Cheadle
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Cedric Joe
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Awards
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Space Jam: A New Legacy is widely criticized as a hollow, nostalgia-baiting sequel that fails to replicate the charm of its predecessor. While the film is praised for its high-quality 3D visuals and dense pop-culture references, the experience is hindered by a wooden lead performance and a derivative, poorly executed script.
| Acting | LeBron James delivers a flat, unconvincing lead performance that fails to anchor the film. | |
| Production | The film features visually impressive 3D animation and vibrant, modern production design. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is a tired, unoriginal rehash of the 1996 original that prioritizes commercial brand integration over compelling storytelling. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed as bloated, with suggestions that the family drama could be trimmed to create a tighter experience. | |
| Score | Opinions on the soundtrack are divided, with some finding it a bland disappointment compared to the iconic music of the original, while others find it functional for a modern popcorn flick. |